Solar can lower your utility bill and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions!

SmartSolar will help you figure out how.

We are a free, independent service for East Bay residents and businesses offering energy education and site-specific project advice to help you go solar.

For more information on what SmartSolar can do for you, please follow the links below:

• SmartSolar for Residents
• SmartSolar for Businesses

 Did you know?

• Energy efficiency projects can help the average Bay Area household save over $600 and 4,300 lbs. of CO2 emissions a year, and can reduce a business's energy costs by up to 30%!
• A solar hot water system could meet up to 70% of your annual hot water needs!
• A solar electric system could meet up to 100% of your annual electric needs!

 Enroll online now to begin receiving SmartSolar's free services.

 We will help you determine how solar and energy efficiency projects can save you money and help improve your home or business.

Please Note:
If you are an energy efficiency or solar company interested in appearing on our "Vendor List", visit the SmartSolar for Contractors page. 

Funding and Affiliation 

SmartSolar is operated by Community Energy Services Corporation (CESC) in partnership with the City of Berkeley, the East Bay Energy Watch Program, and U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America Cities Initiative.

CESC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building sustainable communities in the greater Bay Area through innovative and hands-on energy and building improvement programs.